Animal Management Foundation Degree in Ilkeston

Cost£7,700.00
Duration30 weeks
DeliveryClassroom based
Start13 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime

About this course

Animal Management Foundation Degree in Ilkeston. Classes run at Derby College Broomfield Hall Campus, full-time during the day.

The course runs over two years and covers all aspects of animal management. You'll study through lectures, practical lab sessions, and field trips. Work-based learning runs alongside your studies, roughly one day per week. The 12 modules reflect the broad range of roles in the animal management sector.

You'll finish with a Foundation Degree in Animal Management.

Who this course is for

If you have a real passion for working with animals, you will discover a wide choice of occupations in the thriving and varied animal management sector. This course gives you a solid introduction to all aspects of animal management to prepare you for a highly successful career. Our foundation degree course has been designed to give you the right aptitude and attitude to work within the animal management sector. You will develop your hands-on skills and theoretical knowledge through a fascinating range of academic study, practical classes and industrial visits.

This two-year course consists of 12 modules designed to reflect the diverse nature of animal management. These will be delivered through engaging lectures and practical studies in our laboratories and on-site animal unit. Your learning will be enhanced through field trips to enable you to apply theory to practice. You will also take part in relevant work-based learning equivalent to one day per week. Support in identifying appropriate work placement opportunities will be provided. Your learning will be supported by our highly qualified teaching team who have a wealth of academic and professional experience in many specialist areas. Guest speakers will ensure that you receive the most up-to-date professional experience and knowledge. Delivered at our Broomfield Hall Campus, the full-time route* includes 15 hours of taught material each week, with a minimum of 15 hours of expected self-study per week. *This course can also be accessed part time.

This course is regulated by OfS and the qualification is awarded by the University of Derby.

All students have access to the UDO online platform, the Derby College Group Learning Resources Centre, the University of Derby library, and the College’s Moodle pages. The programme will run with a minimum of six students. The core higher education academic year will be for a duration of 33 weeks for the purposes of maintenance loans.

Entry requirements

All applicants will be invited to an interview to discuss their qualifications, experience and any other related issues.

You should have one of the following:

  • 64 UCAS points - in a relevant subject area

You will also need four GCSEs at grades 9-4 (A*-C), or the equivalent, to include English, Maths and Science.

We also welcome applicants who lack institutional qualifications.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop hands-on animal handling and care skills.
  • You'll study animal biology, behaviour, and welfare.
  • You'll apply theory through practical lab work and field trips.
  • You'll gain experience through work-based learning placements.
  • You'll build knowledge across 12 modules covering the animal management sector.
  • You'll learn how to work professionally within animal care environments.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of lectures, practical classes in laboratories, and sessions at the on-site animal unit. Field trips help you apply theory in real settings. Work-based learning runs alongside your studies at an equivalent of one day per week. All applicants are invited to an interview before starting.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Derby College Broomfield Hall Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Animal Care Assistant, supports the daily care of animals in a range of settings.
  • Animal Technician, works in research or laboratory animal care.
  • Zoo Keeper, cares for animals in wildlife parks or zoos.
  • Wildlife Rehabilitation Worker, helps injured or orphaned wild animals recover.
  • Animal Welfare Officer, monitors and enforces animal welfare standards.
  • Kennel or Cattery Manager, oversees day-to-day animal boarding operations.

What you could study next

  • BSc Animal Management or Animal Science, a full honours degree for those wanting to specialise further or move into research and management roles.
  • Postgraduate study in veterinary science or conservation biology, for those aiming toward specialist or academic careers.
  • Professional qualifications in animal behaviour or welfare, useful for roles in welfare inspection or behaviour consultancy.

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